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The power of RC electric flight is amazing, not to mention much easier to own and operate :) With glow engines there is the problem of maintaining them and making sure they are up to snuff.
Over my years as an RC pilot, I have found that beginners and advanced pilots both seem to like electric RC airplanes, so it is a great idea to buy one as your first airplane.
Simple electric RC airplanes, like the Sky Vector shown below, are great because they are very easy to fly, and you really only have too master two controls. One control being the speed and the other being the direction you want to move in.
One of the best things about airplanes like the Sky Vector though, is the fact that they can be ready to fly within 15 minutes of opening the box! Basically, it is a no hassle approach to flying RC airplanes, which is what most beginners like and need.
Electric RC trainer airplanes are also available for people who want to actually train with electric airplanes, because that is all they intend to fly.
Important Electric RC Airplanes Reminders
There are many types of electric rc planes you can choose from. There is your regular electric rc airplane, then there are park flyers and slow flyers and some rc jets that are powered electrically. Park and Slow flyers are great for some fun flights in your back yard, or any local park. Electric r/c jets are very fast and fun to fly too. Follow those links to learn more about them.
Before a beginner decides to purchase an electric rc plane, you should keep these two things in mind:
1. Wings should be high up on fuselage
2. Should be an electric trainer that is RTF or ARF
Having the wing high up on the fuselage creates more stability, and RTF’s/ARF’s are easy to put together and start flying.
Below is a list of equipment that every beginner should have to make there electric rc plane work properly. A RTF and ARF kit usually includes everything needed with your purchase. Just go through the list to make sure you have it all.
airplane kit
electric motor and speed controller (maybe propeller too)
battery pack and appropriate charger
radio transmitter (AA or AAA batteries) and receiver
Just a reminder, always look for "not included", and be sure to purchase what is not. |